Modern tablets have reached such a level that in many situations they can be used as a replacement for traditional computers. For example, you can connect your tablet to a TV and display the tablet's screen on the TV screen. This will allow you to watch videos, play computer games, make presentations, or simply browse the web on the big screen. In this tutorial, you will learn how to connect your tablet to your TV using HDMI, MHL and Miracast wireless technology.

How to connect a tablet to a TV via HDMI

The easiest way to connect your tablet to your TV is using HDMI. Many tablets have a micro HDMI output.

To connect your TV to your tablet via this micro HDMI output, you need a dedicated cable with a large HDMI connector on one side and a small micro HDMI connector on the other. You can also use a regular HDMI cable with an HDMI to micro HDMI adapter.

After connecting the tablet and TV using an HDMI cable, you need to take the TV remote and change the signal source to HDMI. After that, the image from your tablet should appear on the TV screen.

HDMI cable is not only the easiest way to connect your tablet to your TV, but also the highest quality. Using HDMI, you can get exactly the same picture as on the tablet, the image on the TV screen will correspond to the image on the tablet pixel by pixel.

The main disadvantage of this method is that not all tablets are equipped with a micro HDMI output. Unfortunately, tablet makers often forget about this connector and only include it in the most advanced models.

How to connect a tablet to a TV via MHL

MHL or Mobile High-Definition Link is an audio-video interface standard specially designed for use in mobile gadgets. This standard combines USB and HDMI in one MicroUSB connector. MHL standard save money and place only one instead of two connectors.

At the moment, MicroUSB connectors with support for the MHL standard are gaining popularity. Therefore, if you did not find a micro HDMI output on the case of your tablet, then you need to carefully study specifications your gadget. Maybe he supports MHL.

MicroUSB to HDMI adapter

In terms of picture quality, MHL is on par with regular HDMI. But MHL also has a drawback. To connect a tablet to a TV, you will need not only an HDMI cable, but also a MicroUSB to HDMI adapter.

Wirelessly connect your tablet to your TV

In recent years, a variety of wireless technologies are rapidly gaining popularity. One such technology is. This technology is based on Wi-Fi Direct wireless technology. As you know, you do not need a router, data is transmitted from one device to another directly. Miracast works the same way.

If your TV and your tablet support Miracast technology, then you can connect them to each other and display the image from the tablet to the TV without any wires at all.

The process of connecting a tablet to a TV using Miracast technology is a bit like connecting two devices using Bluetooth. The TV and tablet start searching for other devices. After the devices find each other on the TV, you need to confirm the connection of the tablet. After that, the picture from the tablet will appear on your TV.

It should be noted that if your tablet supports this technology, but the TV does not, then you can still connect these two devices. Only then will you need a Miracast receiver.

Miracast receiver connects to your TV via HDMI. After that, such a receiver can be connected to the tablet and display the image on the TV using Miracast.

Today there are different ways to display an image on the big screen to make it easier to watch a movie or play a game. Therefore, many are interested in how to connect a tablet to a TV. You don't need to be a professional to do this - just take the necessary equipment and follow the simple instructions.

The wired connection is simple and does not require major hardware settings. All you need to do is connect the cable and select the signal source in the settings.

The disadvantages of this group of methods include the following points:

• the distance between equipment is strictly limited by the length of the cable;
• given the location of a particular TV jack, the position of the tablet user may be inconvenient for playing or watching social media.

Wired connections can be made in several ways - via USB, HDMI, MHL, RCA and VGA.

USB

There is a USB input as a signal source on relatively new TV models. In this case, the tablet can only be connected as an external storage device. Screen mirroring is not possible here.

Control is carried out by the TV remote control through the on-screen menu. After connecting the devices with a USB cable, in the TV receiver menu, you need to select an external drive among the signal sources. After that, you will be prompted for the type of files to display - video, audio, photos, or all files.

When you select the appropriate item, you can watch downloaded films, listen to music, view photos from the tablet camera. By choosing to show all files, the device will open as a USB flash drive.

HDMI

HDMI connection is the most convenient and fully functional of all wired methods. This is due to the fact that this connector is designed specifically for broadcasting multimedia files.

This connection requires a cable of sufficient length. And if your mobile gadget does not have an HDMI port, you will have to buy an adapter. Actions are as follows:

1. Connect the devices together.
2. Select the desired port in the TV signal sources section.
3. Signals will be automatically synchronized and controlled by the tablet.
4. If the connection does not start - in the tablet settings, select the "Output image in HDMI format" item. In this way, the gadget's desktop will be duplicated on the TV screen.

After activating the Display Mirroring setting, the TV turns into a large tablet screen. It will be possible to launch various applications, watch films and broadcasts, communicate in in social networks, play games.

The disadvantage of a standard wired method is that freedom of movement is limited by the length of the cable.

MHL

This is a USB to HDMI conversion adapter. Its main difference and advantage is that simultaneously with the transmission of the image and sound, the battery of the mobile gadget is being charged. It is connected and configured in the same way as the two previous connection types.

For devices that charge via USB and do not have a separate power jack, this is a great way to watch a long movie to the end without interrupting the battery charging.

RCA

Method for old TVs without USB and HDMI interfaces. The universal analog RCA standard transmits image, right and left audio channels over three separate coaxial cables with cinch connectors.

Tablets don't have these inputs, so you'll have to buy an adapter. When connecting the audio source in the TV menu, you must select RCA or an external source. After that, the image and sound of the mobile gadget will be duplicated by the TV receiver.

You can even connect via RCA to cRT TV... But there are more cons here:

• cable length limitation;
• low picture resolution;
• the need to charge the battery due to high power consumption.

Low-end devices may be incompatible with an outdated standard, so when buying, you need to ask a consultant to connect the device to a TV to see their compatibility.

VGA

Another outdated image transmission standard used in computer monitors. Its improved version is DVI. If the old TV is equipped with such an input, then with the appropriate adapter it will be possible to connect a tablet to it.

This interface cannot transmit sound, so you will have to listen to it from a tablet or connect speakers. You can also connect a separate coaxial headphone cable with a 3.5 mm jack to the audio input of the TV receiver.

Wireless ways

It is not necessary to use wires to display the image from the tablet screen to the TV. With wireless connectivity, you can avoid tangled wires and awkward positions. Basically, TV models released in the last 10 years can use a wireless connection.

Wi-Fi Direct

In this case, the distribution of the Internet via a Wi-Fi router is used and a direct connection is established between the devices. You need to act in this order:

1. Open wireless networks in the settings of your mobile gadget. Check the "Wi-Fi Direct" and "Visible to other devices" boxes.
2. Find the line "Wi-Fi Direct" in the network connections of the TV and mark it.
3. Press the activation button for the TV receiver to start searching for devices.
4. When the tablet appears in the list of detected devices, click the "Connect" button.

After synchronization, which can take up to several minutes, a number of new features will appear:

• showing a photo on a large;
• playing music;
• watching videos and films.

To play streaming video or broadcast the game to the TV screen, in the tablet settings, you need to check the "Screen Mirroring" item.

If the TV receiver is compatible with Smart-TV technology, then the gadget can be used instead of the remote control using a special application, for example, iMediaShare.

Wi-Fi Miracast

A new way to synchronize equipment without a router. The TV will be able to duplicate the image and sound of the tablet. The technology transmits high-resolution images, but introduces a noticeable transmission delay. You can watch a movie or stream, but you won't be able to launch a heavy game due to such a delay.

To check if the gadget supports Miracast, go to the screen settings section and look for the "Wireless Projector" option. But with such a connection, failures can often occur, since the software of the equipment may be incompatible.

Airplay

The iPad option requires an Apple TV. After connecting it to the TV, when you turn on the tablet, the devices are synchronized automatically - a window for starting the broadcast will appear in the iPad control panel. Signal and sound are transmitted with virtually no delay.

To set up screen sharing mode, both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Don't forget to download the Airplay app to your gadget.

Allshare

An analogue of Samsung's Airplay, but you cannot duplicate the screen here, so the launch of online broadcasts and games is excluded. The pairing of technology also occurs through home wifi net. Works with Android tablets only and requires the Samsung Smart View app to be installed.

Experienced users have formulated a number of tips for connecting tablets to TV:

• Some gadget models will require you to enable the USB file transfer mode in the settings.
• If your TV has multiple HDMI ports, you need to make sure the one to which the device is connected is selected from the menu.
• In the case when the TV does not see the tablet, you need to try to update the equipment software.

Connecting a portable device to a TV receiver is a great way to enjoy high quality photos and movies. In addition, some ways allow you to play games. Of all the options for connecting devices, everyone will find available for themselves.

There are many possibilities for these devices to work together. You can display an image or work with tablet files on a large screen using a wired or wireless connection. Depending on the model of your mobile gadget and TV, you will need different adapters to pair them.

Connection methods

So how do you connect your tablet to your TV? There are several ways to turn it into multimedia center... To do this, use:

• Wi-Fi;
• miracast standard;
• hDMI cable;
• uSB cable;
• cable

The picture displayed on the mobile device may differ from the displayed picture depending on the resolution of the TV screen.

Wi-Fi

Wireless connection of the tablet is possible via Wi-Fi via DLNA technology. You can connect it to your TV if you make it the last part of your home local network... Connecting the tablet to a TV via Wi-Fi requires a router. In order to establish a wireless connection, make sure that your TV (optional):

• connected to a router;
• has a built-in Wi-Fi module;
• has a connector for connecting a Wi-Fi adapter (usually a USB port).

Your TV's specification should include Wi-Fi Direct support, which indicates Wi-Fi connectivity.

Press the Smart-TV or Menu button on the remote and select network settings. A list of all available Wi-Fi protocols will be displayed on the screen. Connect to your network. You may need to enter a password. If automatic connection is set in the settings, the TV will connect to the Internet on its own.

Now add the mobile device to the network. You can connect your tablet to your TV through various applications. Take care of the presence of additional software that must be downloaded to the gadget so that it can detect your TV. Each program is individually developed for different manufacturers and is available for download.

For android devices, the most common application is BubbleUPnP. It is freely available for download from the Play Market. Install it. When launched, the application will determine the devices available for pairing, including the TV connected to the Wi-Fi network. After selecting it, the program will analyze all the media files on your portable gadget that you can play on a wide screen. Choose a file. The TV will ask for confirmation to open it. Agree and enjoy watching your content on TV.

The mobile device must be connected to the same home network as the TV.

This technology will allow you to connect to your TV without unnecessary wires. This connection standard does not require the use of intermediaries between the two devices. The main condition is that both the tablet and the device to which you are connecting must support this technology. However, only advanced models are equipped with it.

Start with the TV. Modern models support Smart-TV. Use this: find the Screen Share function in the TV menu and activate it. You have now connected Miracast.

Go to your tablet. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. Different manufacturers put the wireless button in different settings sections. It can be in "extra" or "screen". Usually called "Wireless Miracast Display" or Play to. Click it, and the tablet will automatically search for available devices to connect. Synchronization will start, after which you will be able to display information from the gadget on the big screen.

This technology is available for Android tablets with version 4.4 and higher.

The least difficult way to connect a tablet to a TV is to use an HDMI cable. Choose a cable for yourself by determining a comfortable cable length. As a rule, all modern TVs have an HDMI input. All that is required is to wire both devices and activate HDMI in the settings.

Please note the following to connect your tablet to your TV. Not all portable devices can connect to HDMI directly, as they often do not have the right port. This requires purchasing an MHL adapter. It connects to the tablet via micro-USB. The adapter kit contains an additional charging cable that connects to the power source.

Connecting the tablet to a TV via HDMI will not only allow you to view individual files, but will completely transfer the image and sound from your gadget to the big screen.

An HDMI cable is not included with the tablet. Sold separately.

How do I connect my tablet to a TV via USB? With a USB cable, you can connect your mobile device. However, you will not be able to broadcast the image from one screen to another.

The tablet will be perceived by the TV as an information carrier or as an ordinary flash drive. That is, you can view movies, photos and listen to music, playing them from the internal memory of the tablet.

How do I connect my tablet to a TV via USB if my mobile device doesn't have a full USB input? Not all gadgets are equipped with a USB port. To do this, use adapters to micro-USB.

Can i connect my tablet to an old TV? Older models do not have HDMI or USB ports. Older TVs offer RCA ports popularly known as tulips for connection. If you need to connect a tablet and such an old technique, then use a special converter - an adapter (micro-hdmi adapter), which configures different types of information transfer. It will allow you to connect to your TV without any problems.

These adapters have an inlet and outlet. You need to connect the tablet to the HDMI cable and insert it into the input. Composite cables ("tulips") are connected to the output: two audio cables (red and white) and one video cable (yellow). They go to the TV.

Such converters are connected to both American and European television systems through an NTSC / PAL switch. The PAL system is used in Russia.

No additional driver installation is required. Work will begin when the tablet is turned on.

Often, for mobile devices, you need to buy additional controllers that will allow you to connect to the converter. They function as additional adapters between micro-USB and HDMI cable.

The device (both converter and controller) has a cable in the kitmini-USB to recharge it.

Video instruction

This video shows the process of connecting a tablet using an HDMI cable.

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Tablets today can be used not only as a convenient gadget for surfing the Internet, but also provide users with many other opportunities, such as: watching high-definition video, working in various programs, using the gadget as a game console and others. Also, the tablet, like, can be connected to a TV, which takes its use to a qualitatively new level.

Cable connection is the most simplified and common method to connect a gadget to a TV set. Both devices can be connected via:

• HDMI;

HDMI connection

HDMI interface can be called one of the highest quality cable connections of the device to the TV receiver. But, before connecting the tablet to the TV via hdmi, you need to be sure that this connector is present on your gadget. If you do not know what it looks like, you can look in instructions to the device, which contains the names of all outputs.

Also, this connector must be present on the TV receiver.

An HDMI cable is used to connect the tablet to the TV.

If the connection process is correct, automatic debugging of the video and audio signal transmission will start. In the case when the setting in automatic mode did not start, you need to enter the parameters of the TV receiver and mobile gadget, and do the following:

• specify in the TV receiver settings that the HDMI connector will be used as an input;
• after opening the tablet settings, specify that the HDMI jack will act as a signal output.

Some devices may have mini HDMI outputs and even micro. For such cases, a special adapter or cable with different plugs at the ends is provided.

With this connection, the TV screen acts as a monitor with the following advantages:

• picture with sound is transmitted through just one cable;
• due to transfer digital signal, high quality of the picture is provided;
• most modern devices are equipped with an HDMI interface;
• when connected via HDMI, the “ display mirroring”- accurate display of everything that happens on the tablet screen;
• quick and easy setup.

In this universal way, Lenovo, Samsung and many other devices from different manufacturers are connected.

USB connection

Can I connect my tablet to a TV via USB? The answer is unambiguous: using a standard connector will not work. Connection requires that the USB interface supports the MHL protocol.

MHL standard is a combination of USB and HDMI interfaces in one connector, through which it is possible to transmit high-resolution video and audio signals and, at the same time, charge the gadget. For example, through the YUSB port, you can transfer video in FullHD quality.

If your gadget supports the MHL protocol, then a special one is used to connect it to the TV set. adapter cable... In the tablet settings, you need to enable transmission via MHL.

This interface allows, for example, when communicating via Skype on a device, display the image of your interlocutor on the TV receiver screen (although modern TV models are also equipped). In addition, you can launch online video viewing on it, and watch it on the big screen.

If support of this protocol is not in the tablet or phone, then the TV receiver will perceive the gadget as usual USB stick (USB flash drive). In this case, the TV set will be able to play video or audio files and images recorded on the device.

RCA connection

With this method, it becomes possible to connect your device to old model telly, which has no other inputs besides RCA, popularly called “tulip”. By connecting the gadget to the old TV receiver, it can be used as a player for video and audio files, and the TV screen as a display.

But there are some subtleties here: a TV set via RCA is able to receive only an analog signal, and a digital stream is received through HDMI. To properly pair these devices, you need adapter converter digital signal to analog.

Next, you need to take an HDMI cable, connect one end to the tablet, and the other to the converter, in the appropriate place. After that, an RCA video cable is taken, which one side (with three plugs) is connected to the converter, and the other to the TV set.

Wireless connection

The cable connection is being replaced by new data transmission technologies, namely wireless, which simplify the setup process. Some manufacturers of TV receivers to simplify device pairing are produced special applications.

There are several ways of wireless interaction between a TV receiver and a tablet:

• Wi-Fi Direct;
• Wi-Fi Miracast;
• AllShare app.

Wi-Fi Direct

This technology is the most popular way to connect a tablet via wifi to a TV. Provided that the latter has this function implemented as at

To set up a connection, do the following.

Wi-Fi Miracast

This technology can be called revolutionary because it allows you to wirelessly display the image from the tablet to the TV. This function is not available for all gadgets, but in the near future it will be inherent in most devices.

You can check if the Miracast technology is available in your phone or tablet by going into the device's settings and selecting the "Display" section. Below you will see the line “Wireless projector” (in other models of devices, there may be a different name).

Since this technology is only being introduced to the masses, failures may occur due to mismatch between software versions and models.

Apple gadget manufacturers are not going to lag behind their competitors and have developed the original AirPlay standard.

AirPlay, which allows you to connect your tablet to your TV, can only be used with Apple products.

So, with its help you can or. With the latter it is easy to view it on the big screen.

This standard was originally used for data transmission. But, over time, with the help of it, it became possible to transmit a high-quality video signal to a television receiver.

The setting takes place in automatic mode thanks to special software, after connecting devices to the same local network. This technology can be used for watching films and photos, as well as for presentations.

AllShare App

This multifunctional program was developed by samsung... The presented software allows the owners of devices connected to the same LAN to exchange data. For some unknown reason, this software has not gained much popularity, but since it exists, it will not be superfluous to know how to connect a Samsung tablet to a TV.

Samsung devices are connected by a simple method.

1. Before displaying an image, this software is simultaneously launched on two devices (when Wi-Fi is on).
2. You need to connect to the TV from the tablet. Automatic configuration will take place and communication between the devices will be established.

If the TV set does not have this function, you can purchase on the Internet special adapterthat allows you to pair Samsung devices wirelessly via AllShare software.

For most people, the tablet has become an excellent analogue of a TV or computer. On it you can watch movies or listen to music. But sometimes you still want to enjoy watching your favorite movie on the big screen.

In order to connect the tablet to the computer, first of all, disconnect the TV from the power system. This will keep you safe.

There are four connection options:

• Hdmi.
• RCA cable (universal method of connecting tablet and TV).
• Wifi.

How to connect a tablet to a TV via HDMI

Most tablets are equipped with an HDMI connector. If there was no hdmi cable with the tablet in the kit, purchase it from the store.

• Take the Hdmi cable and connect it to your tablet and TV.
• Turn on your TV.

If your tablet does not have an Hdmi connector, use one of the options below.

How to connect a tablet to a TV via USB

This type of connection is usually used when there is no Hdmi connection.

Tablet as USB storage

• Connect one end of the cable to your TV and the other to the jack on your tablet.

• Using the remote control in the menu that appears, select "external source".

How to connect a tablet to a TV via RCA connection

It is also called "Tulip". An excellent alternative to Hdmi connection. Its plus is that all devices support this connection. This type of connection requires an Hdmi-Rca converter. The essence of the converter is in the conversion of a signal from analog to digital. It provides the ability to connect even with an older model.

• Connect the Hdmi cable to the converter on one side, to the tablet on the other.

• Connect the RCA wires of the converter to the TV. The red wire is responsible for video, white and yellow for the sound quality.

How to connect a tablet to a TV via WI-FI connection

Wi-Fi Direct connection method, one of the easiest connections.

• In the TV settings, click on the "network" tab and turn on "Wi-Fi Direct".

• Next, select your device from the list provided. Click "yes" and wait for the connection to complete.

• Be sure to disconnect the TV from the power supply.
• When playing a video via a TV connection, connect the tablet to the charger. Thanks to this, the gadget will work more productively.

With the help of the presented options for connecting a tablet to a TV, it will always be possible to enjoy a movie from a tablet on a large screen. Also, if the screen breaks, the tablet can be used as removable media, instead of throwing it away.

Despite its excellent multimedia qualities, today's tablet device still comes with a relatively small screen. In this connection, viewing video and photographic materials with numerous friends (meaning a one-time session) can be somewhat difficult. It is at such moments that the user turns his attention to the "favorable diagonal" of his TV receiver, asking himself the question: "How to connect the tablet to the TV?" At the same time, there are several more common situations when it may be necessary to expand the "visual" capabilities of the mentioned device. "What you need to know and how to organize in all respects comfortable viewing of multimedia data?" - issues requiring high-quality detailed consideration and often urgent in their decision.

Before embarking on the implementation of the Big Screen project, the user should refer to the technical documentation of the interacting devices. The identity of the supported technology for transmitting video and audio streams can also be determined by external, so to speak, interface features. However, the presence of an HDMI connector is not always the defining concept of full compatibility. Therefore, to organize "television viewing" it is often required to use an additional device, but more on that later ...

So, HDMI connection: common methods

Perhaps you, dear reader, thought about the question: "How to connect the tablet to the TV?" not so simple in terms of its resolution. In fact, all your fears are somewhat far-fetched and have nothing to do with the real state of affairs. You will see for yourself in this, and in just a few minutes.

Step number 1: theoretical acquaintance ...

The abbreviation HDMI, unfamiliar to many, is an interface through which high-definition video data, as well as multi-channel audio, are transmitted. Thanks to such a high-quality technology in terms of digital clarity of the transmitted picture and detailed sound, a person can enjoy the realism of the displayed scene on the screen of a tablet or TV.

Step # 2: double ended cord and MHL specification

It goes without saying that the tablet is connected to the TV using a connecting cable, which, by the way, is not always attached to the purchased tablet device (the only exceptions are some brand modifications). However, a special cable almost always comes with a TV that has the previously mentioned connector. Otherwise, an HDMI cable must be purchased. It is worth noting that in the case when the tablet and TV receiver support the MHL specification, the connection process becomes incredibly simple:

• It is enough to connect two devices using a special (passive) cable, and the question of how to connect the tablet to the TV is resolved.
• Moreover, the implementation of such a "connection" scheme makes it possible to remotely control playback both by means of a TV remote control and by means of a tablet touch panel.

Step # 3: Typical Interface Difference

It is possible that the TV receiver does not have an appropriate USB connector. In this case, an active MHL adapter must be used. A kind of "digital intermediary" has two interface connectors, which are structurally different from each other: on the one side of the device - a traditional HDMI-out (for TV-connection), on the other - microUSB-input (for transferring multimedia content from a tablet device ). At the same time, the independent power supply of the adapter from the mains allows you to organize the charging process necessary for the connected tablet.

How to connect a tablet to a TV over the air

The vast majority of modern TV devices are equipped with Smart TV functionality, which implies support for DLNA and UPnP technologies. If you, dear reader, are the proud owner of this kind of computerized TV, you are incredibly lucky! Since the Wi-Fi module integrated into the TV system is a mass of new "connect" -possibilities. However, the lack of such can be compensated for by a connected dongle ...

Method number 1: DLNA connection and Play Market service

Most tablet computers use the Android operating system. Therefore, the described connection method is focused specifically on this type of device.

• In order to connect the tablet to the TV, you first need to organize a Wi-Fi network using a special router, or a so-called router.
• After that, you will need the appropriate application (the described method involves using Bubble UPnP), which can be downloaded from the Play Market.
• When you start the above software tool for the first time (without going into settings too much), click the Next button several times.
• From the list (Playlist) displayed on the screen of your device, select the displayed active device (TV).
• By clicking on the Library tab, you can play any multimedia content from your tablet device.

As you can see, this method of connecting "Tablet to TV" does not require special knowledge and, in general, is very elementary in implementation.

Method number 2: Miracast technology

This standard allows you to display multimedia content on a TV screen from a tablet device without the need for a router. In other words, data transfer is carried out through working (in paired devices) Wi-Fi modules that must be activated at the time of connection. Of course, this technology is the prerogative of new TVs. However, the last condition is also relevant for tablets.

• Go to the network settings of your Smart TV receiver.
• Select - Miracast.
• Then switch the slider to the "On" mode. The first part of the solution: "How to connect the tablet to the TV?" can be considered complete.
• Now go to the tablet device settings - "Wireless connection and networks".
• Go to the "Screen" section and activate the item in which the well-known name Miracast is present.
• The next window should display an activated TV device - turn the knob to the "On" position.
• After the TV asks for confirmation to connect the Android device, click "Yes".
• After a few seconds, after a short connection and initialization process, you can start directly viewing the multimedia content.

Afterword

Perhaps the user was looking for an answer to a specific question of interest to him: "How to connect a tablet to a TV via USB?" Alas, this kind of specific solution today can be implemented only when the user connects an external video card. The standard USB connector cannot provide high-quality multimedia streaming. However, technologies do not stand still ... Perhaps, in a few months or years, the “unrealistic” connection option will become self-evident. However, this is a matter of the future, and therefore we will be content with known solutions. Stable and realistic pictures on the screen of the connected TV!

Is the big or small screen better? For the home, of course, the big one has many advantages! It is more pleasant to watch movies or video clips on it, and show your own videos and photos to family and friends, and, of course, play games. In this case, the tablet turns into a kind of touch panel, which is convenient to control.

Therefore, if you have a tablet and a modern TV, sooner or later you will think about how to connect them and get additional benefits.

Wired connection

The most obvious way to connect is to use a cable (this is how we connect media players, DVD and Blu-ray players, hard drives). Modern tablets and TVs allow several wiring options.

Let's consider the most obvious ones:

USB

If your tablet supports mass storage mode, you can simply plug it into a USB port on your TV with a cable. In this case, the TV will open it in the same way as a regular flash drive or hard drive. You can flip through folders, open files, rewind videos using the TV remote.

Unfortunately, this is not possible on devices with and above. The connection as a storage there is replaced with an MTP connection. As a result, by connecting such a tablet or smartphone to a TV via USB, you suddenly find that the device is not recognized. Or the TV sees the folder structure, but does not recognize any files in them. This is all the more annoying because, for example, with Windows Phone there is no such problem.

This is the case even in the “ecosystem” of a single manufacturer. We tried a similar connection with the LG G Pad 8.3 (Android 4.4) and LG TV; the TV could not identify the tablet at all. To check, we connected an LG G2 smartphone (Android 5.0.2) to the TV: the device was recognized. The TV was able to read the folder structure, but they were all displayed as empty. Therefore, if you are using a modern tablet model, go to the next step.

MHL / HDMI / SLIMPORT

There are several wired options for connecting your tablet to your TV. The principle of operation is the same: the port of the Android device turns into a standard video output and mates with the HDMI input of the TV. This method has no alternative if your TV has an HDMI input, but is not equipped with a USB port (this is found in the models of the last decade).

Today there are several implementations of this approach:

• Micro HDMI or Mini HDMI. Tablets are rarely equipped with this output (examples - Acer Iconia Tab A500 or Enot J141). In fact, the connection is no different than connecting a media player or DVD. Connect cable to tablet port and input
  TV; all. Now everything that happens on the tablet display is displayed on the TV screen. You can freely control the tablet, run videos on it, show photos, play games, and everything you do will be automatically broadcast on the TV screen.
• MHL. Its main difference is that instead of a separate HDMI port, a standard Micro USB connector is used for video output. To connect, you need a special adapter or cable. Otherwise, it is fully HDMI compliant.
• SlimPort. In use, it is completely similar to MHL: using a cable or adapter, you connect your Android device to the HDMI port of the TV (DisplayPort is also supported, but this is rare for TVs).

Each of these standards allows high quality video (up to 4K) and multi-channel audio to be displayed on TV screens. All you need to know to connect is the specific video output standard of your device. The only inconvenience is that you have to get an appropriate adapter or cable (SlimPort or MHL).

Wireless connection

DLNA

Wireless connections are much more attractive these days. If your tablet and TV are connected to the same local network, then it is tempting to use DLNA technology to pair them. Modern TVs usually do not need additional devices and have built-in DLNA function. For older models that are not intended for a networked environment, a media player, game console or Android stick () can become the DLNA center.

The easiest way is to install a DLNA server on your smartphone (if not already installed by default). DLNA support is already built into modern Android devices.

To enable it, you need:

• Open Settings
• In the "Networks" tab, find the item "Sharing and Connection"
• In this section, find and open the item "Media Server"
• Check the box "Content access mode"
• Define the type of content for open access (Photo, Video and Music are available)

After that, your tablet will act as a DLNA server, and the media files located on it will be available to the TV. If UPnP mode is not yet enabled on your router, then it must be enabled (for instructions, look specifically for your router model). When your TV recognizes the DLNA server you have activated on your tablet, you will need to allow the connection to it.

After that, your tablet will appear as a drive in the list of inputs. From the TV you will get direct access to the photos, videos and audio files on it (if you have opened access to them).

However, it is optional to use. Today, tablets are increasingly equipped with Miracast technology, which allows you to directly connect to your TV over Wi-Fi without using third-party devices.

By turning on Miracast on your TV and tablet, you can display the image from the tablet display on the TV. For example, you need this mode to play games or work with the Internet.

When connected wirelessly, your tablet will consume energy for communication and video streaming, and will not be recharged from the cable (as with a wired connection). Therefore, whichever method of wireless connection you choose, keep an eye on the charge and, if possible, put the tablet on charge.

Hello! In this article, we will analyze the main ways how you can connect your tablet to your TV via Wi-Fi to watch movies, photos, your tablet's desktop screen, or just to listen to music. You choose the tasks yourself, but my goal is to show the available methods. We read about all this briefly and without water below.

Something may not work for you, new ways may appear, questions will surely arise in the process of trying - write about your experience in the comments to this article. This might be useful to other readers!

Basic ways

Details for each specific connection method will be given below. Here we will focus on the general listing for a brief understanding of the technologies. Depending on the task and capabilities, you will choose one or another method. But the main thing that is worth understanding is that the connection method is not the only one and there is always plenty to choose from.

The easiest way would be to connect via a wire - modern tablets via adapters support many connection options - HDMI, USB, MHL, RCA, VGA, etc. But this article is clearly not about that. The task comes down to the fact that the TV and tablet are connected to united network via Wi-Fi (usually to a router) and you just need to transfer the picture from the tablet to the TV set.

On the one hand, the task is simplified (after all, everything is already at hand), on the other hand, to make friends 2 devices in wireless it is not always possible. But we will try. The main connection methods available:

• Wi-Fi Direct and its offshoot Miracast - you can watch content and duplicate the screen.
• Third-party applications are usually from official TV manufacturers, but there are common counterparts.
• DLNA servers - you can watch a movie or photo on TV, listen to music.
• AirPlay - for iPad.

For each of them, I propose to run below.

Not all TVs and tablets support remote connection and screen mirroring.

Wi-Fi Direct

An approximate connection plan without details of the above article (may differ depending on the models). The key point is that the tablet runs on Android, for iOS I recommend following the analogy and finding the desired option on your own.

1. On the tablet: Go to Settings - Wireless networks - Connect to home Wi-Fi.
2. On the tablet: Without leaving the connection menu, go to the Additional settings (with a separate button or through the "three dots" menu). Choose the option "Wi-Fi Direct".
3. On TV: Go to settings. You are looking for the Wi-Fi Direct option (everything is more complicated here, because TV interfaces differ noticeably from each other, because there is no single operating system). Turn it on, and a tablet should appear in the search, with which we are pairing.

Third party applications

You can easily find these applications in the Play Market, download them to your tablet and use them to connect to the TV. In fact, they do the previous described functions, but in a user-friendly interface - so you can obviously avoid misunderstandings from changes in the interfaces of new versions of mobile operating systems.

Here are some of them (selected for the manufacturer, but as a rule, the application can work with other brands of TV due to the same standard):

• LG TV Remote
• Samsung Smart View
• Sony TV SideView
• Panasonic TV Remote 2
• Toshiba Remote
• Philips MyRemote
• Sharp AQUOS Remote Lite

DLNA

Your TV must support this technology to work properly.

DLNA is a media server technology. Convenient to use for watching videos. You must install any suitable DLNA application on the tablet, through which you can allow the TV to access the necessary folders and files. Those. you download all your movies to your tablet, activate the application, and the TV is already quietly connected to this created "media server" and plays whatever you want.

Application examples:

• BubbleUPnP
• iMediaShare
• DLNA server
• AirWire
• MediaServer

Here's an example using the latter program:

1. On the TV, go to the desired section. On my LG - these files are visible through LG Smart Share. Alternatively, you can send a file directly from the application for viewing from the tablet to the TV, and on the TV you just have to confirm its playback.

AirPlay

Previous technologies have mainly spread to Android tablets. There is another thing for iPad owners - AirPlay. But the technology is strongly tied to Apple products - it will additionally require an Apple TV or TV to work. apple prefix TV.

For mirroring, if compatible devices are found in the local network, the detected TV will appear in the blind, and to pair with it, just select this option:

Youtube

A very cool and handy feature. You can run the Youtube application on your tablet, and if a suitable TV appears on your local network, just share any video on it:

Common techniques have been reviewed. For each of them, most likely we have large additional articles with all the details. So if something doesn't work out - write comments, we will try to answer your question as soon as possible. Until next time!

A tablet device has a number of advantages. It can be used to surf the Internet, play games, play video files, and work from home. Agree, watching a movie, listening to music on a dimensional screen is more pleasant than on a small one? Therefore, we will consider different versions of connecting a tablet to a TV.

Wired connection of the tablet to the TV

The wired connection method is very convenient and practical in that the owner does not need to download and recognize auxiliary software. Using a cable, you can connect to those gadgets that do not have Smart TV, and if there is a cable, then you have to choose an interface:

Using the cable method, you can configure and work with media players, DVD and Blu-ray players, hard drives.

Initially, before connecting, you must read the instructions, since even one crossed out item from the list can affect the connection. Therefore, in order to save your nerves, carefully read the instructions and follow them exactly!

HDMI connection

The simplest connection is via HDMI. Plus, this connection transfers images in Ultra HD quality (up to Ultra HD 8K) and without special settings! Sadly, not all tablets have a connector for it. If it is not there, then the problem can be solved by purchasing an adapter with MicroUSB.

For a successful connection, both gadgets need to be connected with a cable (by inserting it into the socket) and an adapter. On the smart TV itself, you need to select HDMI - the function as the signal source, and on the tablet - the photo resolution.

If you prefer to additionally use a keyboard and mouse, then they can be connected. They are convenient for working with documentation or surfing the web.

Connecting the tablet to the TV via a usb cable

If there is no HDMI interface in the gadget, then you can not despair and use the usb connection. The advantage of this method is that every morning TV and device accept a USB connector.

It will help you watch a movie in 4K format at 25-30 Mb / s, and for high quality it is still far away, because the USB interface is not suitable for broadcasting high-resolution video files at 20 Mb / s on a bulky plasma screen.

1. To connect the tablet and TV, the cable is connected to the corresponding ports of the devices.
2. After that, Smart TV will automatically download file manager and prompts you to select the desired content to play.

It is only important to understand that after these actions, the external monitor will display only the data loaded into the offline storage, and not the entire contents of the device.

Tablet as USB stick

It will not be difficult to connect the tablet with a cable to the USB port. Your plasma will recognize the device as a simple USB flash drive or hard drive. Everything else will open in the same way as on the gadget, only using the remote control. You can open folders, view photos, listen to music.

Unfortunately, this option is not for everyone. For mobile devices with Android 4.4 and below, this is not possible, since this method is replaced by MTR. Even if you connected a smartphone or tablet to the TV, the device is not recognized and, naturally, will not open, although it will see the content. But the owners of Phone do not face this! Everything will work for them.

Non-standard use of the tablet

The tablet should be used as a media player if both the gadget and the TV accept the new MHL novelty. For such a project to come out, leading technology corporations made their contribution, such as:

• Samsung.
• HTC, etc.

MHL technology is a specially designed adapter with YUSB, which transfers a high-quality photo to a three-dimensional TV screen and at the same time infects the tablet at the same time. Synchronization occurs in the usual way: wires are connected to connectors, the signal source is adjusted. Telik will automatically launch the file manager and open the saved documents. With the remote control, you just have to choose required files and open. If you have forgotten some action, then you can look at the instructions or carefully consider the marking icons of this device.

The cost of such a device is decent. You can buy it at any hardware store. The advantages of this connection include image cloning. If you include a movie or video, then it will go in the resolution that is available on the external device. This is the only negative point. But on the other hand, charging will go!

If the MHL innovation is only accepted by the tablet, then the combination with the TV will not happen without an adapter and cord. In it, there is a connector and a socket with which it is more convenient to charge the power.

We have analyzed only a few connection options, but there are many more. For example, if the screen of the device is damaged, do not rush to throw it away, you can enjoy watching the contents from the TV screen! Just choose the right connection option and enjoy your success!